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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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